metalloid

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈmɛtəlɔɪd/

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• Hyphenation: me‧tal‧loid

Noun

Singular metalloid

Plural metalloids

1. A metalloid is an element that is not a metal, but looks or acts like a metal.

   Boron is a metalloid because it looks like metal, but it is not as strong.

2. A metalloid is an element that can be mixed with metal to make an alloy.

   Carbon is a metalloid which makes cast iron when mixed with iron.